Peripheral Neuropathy

Weakness, Numbness and Pain in Feet

What could be my problem?

Peripheral Neuropathy is a result of damage to your peripheral nerves, often causing weakness, numbness and pain in your feet. Your peripheral nerves sends information from your brain and spinal cord (central nervous system) to the rest of your body.

What causes Peripheral Neuropathy?

This condition that causes weakness and numbing of the feet, could be caused by a number of possibilities that include:

Trauma or pressure on the nerve

Infection

Metabolic problems

Inherited disorders

Exposure to toxins

Alcoholism

Autoimmune disease

Medications

Tumors

Vitamin deficiencies

Bone marrow disorders

Diabetes mellitus

Other diseases

When to see a foot pain specialist about Peripheral Neuropathy:

If you’ve had a gradual onset of numbness, prickling or tingling in your feet, especially if spreading upwards into your legs

If you have sharp, jabbing, throbbing, freezing or burning pain in your feet

Extreme sensitivity to touch

Lack of coordination and falling

Experiencing muscle weakness or paralysis

Experiencing heat intolerance and altered sweating

Bowel, bladder or digestive problems

If you’ve had changes in blood pressure, causing dizziness or lightheadedness

Early diagnosis and treatment offer the best chance for controlling your symptoms and preventing further damage to your peripheral nerves.